Staines Town’s Kingston College-backed football academy U18s saw dreams of reaching the third round proper of the FA Youth Cup dashed by a 3-0 second round defeat at Bristol Rovers on Wednesday.
The Swans had beaten Wroxham 4-2 last week, to reach the second round for the first time in 27 years – they would have faced either Oldham Athletic or Coventry City had they won.
Staines Town secretary Steve Parson said: “We are very proud of the boys’ achievements. The Kingston College’s partnership is very fruitful and exciting.”
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